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فخز

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to arrogance, haughtiness, and excessive pride, often to the point of being offensive or boastful.

Derived headwords

مُتَفَخِّزٌadjective
  1. 1.
    arrogantboth

    Someone who is excessively proud and haughty, displaying an inflated sense of self-importance.

  2. 2.
    haughtyclassical

    Characterized by disdainful pride and a sense of superiority over others.

تَفَخَّزَverb
  1. 1.
    to be arrogantclassical

    To behave in an arrogant or haughty manner, showing excessive pride.

Parallel reading

فلان متفخز، أي متعظم متفحش.
So-and-so is mutafakhkhiz, meaning arrogant and offensive.